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Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Sony WX220

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Sony WX220 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z900EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 151g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Introduced April 2011
Sony WX220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2014
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Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Sony WX220 Overview

Below is a thorough review of the Fujifilm Z900EXR versus Sony WX220, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm Z900EXR (16MP) and the WX220 (18MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm Z900EXR (1/2") and WX220 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm Z900EXR was launched 3 years earlier than the WX220 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm Z900EXR matches up vs the WX220 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z900EXR over the Sony WX220

 Fujifilm Z900EXR WX220 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Fujifilm Z900EXR

 WX220 Fujifilm Z900EXR 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014April 2011More recent by 34 months

Common features in the Fujifilm Z900EXR and Sony WX220

 Fujifilm Z900EXR WX220 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z900EXR provides external measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony WX220 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm Z900EXR versus Sony WX220 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm Z900EXR and the WX220.

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Sony WX220 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z900EXR and WX220 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z900EXR and WX220.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm Z900EXR because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony WX220 will render more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z900EXR will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z900EXR
Portrait photography with Sony WX220
43
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2")
no RAW format
37
decent MP (18 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR Street photography advice
Sony WX220 Street photography advice
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with focus by touch
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2")
no RAW format
heavier than competition (151 grams)
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR Sports photography details
Sony WX220 Sports photography details
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2")
no phase detect auto focus
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR Travel photography features
Sony WX220 Travel photography features
65
comes with focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (151 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
decent MP (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR Landscape photography advice
Sony WX220 Landscape photography advice
50
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
sensor size is small (1/2")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
44
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR Vlogging info
Sony WX220 Vlogging info
34
rather wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competition (151 grams)
34
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
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Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z900EXR and Sony WX220
 Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-04-05 2014-02-12
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Bionz X
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.70 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 151 grams (0.33 lbs) 121 grams (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photographs 210 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group, Auto-shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $380 $198